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SWAPCFG v2.0 12 October 92
***** SWAPCFG v2.0 *****
(12 October 92)
Configuration Generator for
GOODBYE/HELLO/HOLIDAY Screen Rotator for Wildcat!
Written By: Terry Atkinson
Adsum Wildcat! BBS
Dartmouth, NS
NODE 1 902-434-3121 (Intel 9600ex v32)
NODE 2 902-435-2455 (HST DS 14.4k v32)
What it does:
============
SWAPCFG.EXE will create a SWAP.CFG (or filename of your choice)
for use with SWAP.EXE. It is useless beyond that purpose. This
version produces a CONFIG file for SWAP V2.0 but will do no harm if
used with v1.2 or lower. SWAP v2.0 should have been included with
this file.
Related files:
=============
SWAPCFG.EXE - Quick and dirty program to produce a configuration
file. Allows default, edited or blank inputs for
various fields. See SWAPCFG.DOC for more info.
SWAPCFG.DOC - Documents for SWAPCFG.EXE. Program is self-
explanatory provided you have read THESE
documents.
Quick start
===========
To get started, all you have to do is run SWAPCFG.EXE. You must
first know:
1. INPUT paths (up to eight) - where your HELLO/GOODBYE/HOLIDAY
screens are stored. A blank line for any one of these will assume
they are in the same directory as SWAP.EXE and where the .CFG
file lives.
2. OUTPUT (destination) paths and filenames (up to eight) - where
you want the files to be copied when the batch file is run.
Complete path and filenames must be specified. A blank line for
any one of these will result in NO OUTPUT - even if a
corresponding LIST or INPUT path exists.
3. LIST filenames (four), each containing a list of filenames to be
rotated for HELLO/GOODBYE/HOLIDAY welcome and/or goodbye screens.
4. BATch file name - which is, in turn, executed to perform the
screen swapping (replacement).
5. CFG file name - the name of your CONFIGURATION file. The default
is SWAP.CFG. If you use ANY OTHER FILENAME, you must call SWAP
with a command line specified .CFG. See SWAP.DOC for more info.
The .CFG file will contain items 1-4... a total of 21 items.
6. If you desire a LOG file, you must know the full path and
filename where you wish terse logging to take place. You may
also put NONE as the log, in which case, no logging will take
place.
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SWAPCFG v2.0 12 October 92
You may safely run SWAP.CFG at any time as NO CHANGES are made to
ANY files with the exception of replacing the SWAP.CFG (or a filename
of your choice).
As a result of running SWAPCFG.EXE, the output produced might be
similar to that shown below -- including comments provided they are
separated by the configuration item by at least ONE space. SWAPCFG
will put standard comments in for you.
CONFIGURATION ITEM COMMENT
================== =======
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\HELLO\ 1 -INPUT Path: HELLO BBS files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\HELLO\ 2 -INPUT Path: HELLO SCR files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\GOODBYE\ 3 -INPUT Path: GOODBYE BBS files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\GOODBYE\ 4 -INPUT Path: GOODBYE SCR files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\HOLIDAY\ 5 -INPUT Path: FIXED HOLIDAY BBS files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\HOLIDAY\ 6 -INPUT Path: FIXED HOLIDAY SCR files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\HOLIDAY\ 7 -INPUT Path: VARIABLE HOLIDAY BBS files
C:\WC3O\ROTATE\HOLIDAY\ 8 -INPUT Path: VARIABLE HOLIDAY SCR files
C:\WC3O\DISP\HELLO1.BBS 9 -OUTPUT path/filename: HELLO BBS screens.
C:\WC3O\DISP\HELLO1.SCR 10-OUTPUT path/filename: HELLO SCR screens.
C:\WC3O\DISP\GOODBYE.BBS 11-OUTPUT path/filename: GOODBYE BBS
C:\WC3O\DISP\GOODBYE.SCR 12-OUTPUT path/filename: GOODBYE SCR
C:\WC3O\DISP\HELLO2.BBS 13-OUTPUT path/filename: FIXED HOLIDAY BBS.
C:\WC3O\DISP\HELLO2.SCR 14-OUTPUT path/filename: FIXED HOLIDAY SCR.
C:\WC3O\DISP\HELLO3.BBS 15-OUTPUT path/filename: VAR HOLIDAY BBS
C:\WC3O\DISP\HELLO3.SCR 16-OUTPUT path/filename: VAR HOLIDAY SCR
HELLO1.LST 17-Listing of HELLO screens.
GOODBYE.LST 18-Listing of GOODBYE screens.
HOLIDAYF.LST 19-Listing of FIXED HOLIDAY screens.
HOLIDAYV.LST 20-Listing of VARIABLE HOLIDAY screens.
COPYIT.BAT 21-BATch file you must execute.
C:\WC30\ACTIVITY.001 22-LOG file for TERSE logging.
During input of the required information, the filenames shown in
the example configuration (above) will show as the default filenames.
If you have set up your system as recommended in the SWAP.DOC file,
this will serve your purposes quite well. Pressing [ENTER] will accept
the default information.
If you chose not to use an item, say, GOODBYE.LST, merely clear
the field (with spaces or delete key) and press [ENTER] or [ESC] on
the blank input field. In this case, because you have no GOODBYE.LST,
you will not be asked for input and output paths for the GOODBYE
screens.
If you are still confused, see the EXAMPLES.TXT file for example
of what and what not to do.
Support:
=======
Minimal. This program does what I want it to do. I am not a
prolific programmer, and SWAPCFG will not likely be updated further
except if bugs are found or a new feature is required for SWAP.EXE.
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SWAPCFG v2.0 12 October 92
Beg for $$$
===========
SWAPCFG.EXE is part of the SWAP package and no additional
remuneration is required or expected.
My Mailing address:
==================
My mailing address is:
T.L. Atkinson
28 Savona Ct.
Dartmouth, NS
Canada B2W4R1
You may contact me on CI$ at 75376,1277 or...
Current updates to SWAP and this file (if any) may be found on:
1. ADSUM Wildcat! BBS 902-434-3121 HST DS v.32/435-2455 v.32,
Dartmouth. You must be a verified user to gain download access.
2. MSI HQ (Mustang's BBS)
3. Charlatan's Cabin BBS
4. CI$ BBS Users Forum (GO IBMBBS) or CI$ PCVENA (Mustang Forum).
AGREEMENT TERMS
===============
See SWAP.DOC
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